At LMU, we illuminate new ways of thinking where creativity is boundless and justice prevails. Where progress is celebrated. For over a century, we’ve empowered leaders in their ambitious pursuit to secure a brighter world for all.
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Ignite Impact
Elias Herrera, Social Entrepreneur
L.A. is one of the most diverse cities in the world and Elias Herrera ’26 wants to make sure it stays that way. Herrera is a community innovation analyst intern, who researches real estate trends at Inclusive Action for the City, a community development organization with a mission to serve L.A.’s underinvested communities. Learn more about Elias.
Currents
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Summer Program Fosters Collaborative Community
Psychology students participated in faculty-led research in labs, where they honed valuable skills.
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Green Energy Conference Facilitates Climate Dialogue
LMU hosted the conference, showcasing the university’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
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Find Your Program
There's a path for everyone. Explore yours.
LMU offers more than 150 degrees, certificates and credentials to prepare outstanding individuals for lives of meaning, purpose and professional success. Our breadth and depth in academics come from pre-eminent faculty, who have built LMU's reputation as one of the nation's top universities.
By the Numbers
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Wall Street Journal Ranked
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Student-to-Faculty Ratio
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Degrees, Certificates & Credentials
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Division I and Varsity Sports
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Events
Research Centers
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StudyLA
StudyLA advocates for a better, more equitable Los Angeles through research, student mentorship, and engagement with its residents and leaders.
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PARC
The Psychology Applied Research Center conducts community-based participatory evaluation and action research and uses a multidisciplinary lens to accomplish its goals.
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CURes
The Center for Urban Resilience is committed to improving the quality of life in our urban communities, especially those that have been historically underserved.
Gallery
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Lions Are Fierce
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